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David Jonathan (D.J.) Byrd was arrested today and accused of public intoxication. / Photo provided

February 8, 2011; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Purdue Boilermakers forward D.J. Byrd (21) comes down with a rebound during their game against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael Heinz-US PRESSWIRE / US PRESSWIRE

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Purdue men’s basketball coach Matt Painter announced today that junior guard Kelsey Barlow has been dismissed from the program and that junior guard/forward D.J. Byrd has been suspended for Sunday’s game against Michigan State.

Both actions are a result of violation of team rules.

“This is an unfortunate situation, but we will move forward as a program,” Painter said. “We expect our student-athletes to live up to a high standard, and when their actions become detrimental to the program, there are consequences.”

The West Lafayette Police Department is investigating allegations that Byrd assaulted a bouncer at Where Else bar early this morning.

Capt. Gary Sparger said investigators are still piecing together what exactly took place outside the Chauncey Hill business and resulted in Byrd, 21, being arrested on suspicion of public intoxication.

Sparger said he hopes to have the case forwarded to the Tippecanoe County prosecutor's office sometime this weekend or on Monday.

Officers were initially called to Where Else, 304 W. State St., at 2:53 a.m. for reports of a disturbance.

Sparger said Barlow had been at Where Else earlier but either left or got kicked out of the business. Barlow then came back, believing he left his wallet there. Where Else, however, refused to let him back in.

Barlow left and returned later accompanied by Byrd, teammate Robbie Hummel and other members of the basketball team. This resulted in some type of confrontation, during which Byrd is suspected of assaulting a bouncer, Sparger said.

Byrd's arrest on suspicion of public intoxication came when an Indiana State Police trooper happened to be driving by, Sparger said. Byrd was the only person involved in the disturbance who was arrested.

Sparger said the investigation is still ongoing to determine what exactly happened.

Byrd was booked into the Tippecanoe County Jail about 3:35 a.m. today and released five hours later.

"There's never a good time for something like this to occur," Painter said today, "but you have to do what's best for your program and make sure each guy learns a lesson, and move forward."

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Byrd, a native of Crawfordsville and graduate of North Montgomery High School, is studying organizational leadership and supervision at Purdue.

For updates, check back with jconline.com and read Saturday's Journal & Courier.

Purdue bar fracas involved Byrd's teammates (updated)

The arrest of Purdue University basketball standout David Jonathan "D.J" Byrd stemmed from a disturbance at Where Else Bar involving teammate Kelsey Barlow, police confirmed this afternoon.

Lt. Gary Sparger of the West Lafayette Police Department said Barlow had been at Where Else, 304 W. State St., and either left or got kicked out of the business.

Barlow then came back, believing he left his wallet there. Where Else, however, refused to let him back in.

Sparger said Barlow left and returned later accompanied by Byrd and other unidentified members of Purdue's basketball team.

This resulted in some type of altercation, and West Lafayette police were called to Where Else, Sparger said.

Byrd's arrest on suspicion of public intoxication came when an Indiana State Police trooper happened to be driving by, Sparger said. Byrd was the only person involved in the disturbance who was arrested.

Sparger said the investigation is still ongoing to determine what exactly happened.

Byrd, a junior, was booked into the Tippecanoe County Jail about 3:35 a.m. Friday and released five hours later.

Purdue head coach Matt Painter said this morning that he was still gathering information about Byrd's arrest. He will determine within the next 24 to 36 hours what disciplinary action may apply.

Byrd, a native of Crawfordsville and graduate of North Montgomery High School, is studying organizational leadership and supervision at Purdue.

Check back at jconline.com for more updates, or pick up a copy to Saturday's Jounal & Courier.